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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,355

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,941

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,810 $34,610 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $27,421 $31,007 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Extra Value Package 960 2,100      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 1,770      
Towing Prep Package 160        
Floor mats 106 106      
Class III trailer hitch 415 415      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795 795 795
Heated front seats 440        
Cargo net 49 49      
Third-row seat   540      
Trailer Tow Package     570 570 570
Package 202A     2,500    
Roof rack crossbars     135 135 135
Cargo cover     135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995 1,995
Extra Value Package 864 1,890      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 1,416      
Towing Prep Package 128        
Floor mats 66 66      
Class III trailer hitch 315 315      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 694 694 694
Heated front seats 352        
Cargo net 34 34      
Third-row seat   483      
Trailer Tow Package     497 497 497
Package 202A     2,181    
Roof rack crossbars     118 118 118
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 5,900 6,980 7,725 5,225 5,225
Options (change) 4,875 5,904 6,741 4,560 4,560
Destination 645 645 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $37,355 $39,635 $41,520 $44,220 $47,795
Total Invoice $32,941 $34,956 $38,315 $40,983 $44,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,776
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,355$39,635$41,520$44,220$47,795
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,815-4,330-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,355$39,435$38,705$39,890$42,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,080$0$1,185$3,485
Total Invoice$32,941$34,956$38,315$40,983$44,317
Adjustments for Features0-176-2,598-4,013-5,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,941$34,780$35,717$36,970$39,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,839$0$1,253$3,403

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start   $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear heater$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,815$8,430$9,945$11,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,815$4,330$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-176-2,598-4,013-5,197

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072014
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length184.6 in197.1 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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